Macro Trends

As one of the key macroeconomic indicators, the US Dollar Index (DXY) reflects the strength of the US dollar, but its fluctuations also have a series of cascading effects on global financial markets, including cryptocurrencies. This article will provide a comprehensive interpretation of the US Dollar Index, covering its basic concept, development history, influencing factors, and analyzing the relationship between the DXY and cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. The goal is to offer valuable insights for crypto investors.

This report provides key insights into the crypto derivatives market, helping investors stay informed and identify opportunities. Stay tuned for more updates every week!

The current analysis across BTC and ETH derivatives reflects a market preparing for heightened short-term volatility with a cautious but optimistic outlook for the long term. Leading up to the election, BTC and ETH derivatives exhibit contrasting trends that underscore differing market perceptions regarding each asset’s immediate stability and long-term potential.

Gate Research Daily Report: On November 29, the price of BTC increased by 1.42% over the past 24 hours, reaching $96,341. ETH rose by 1.39%, with the current price at $3,578. 90.8% of ETH holding addresses are now in profit. The total amount of liquidations across the network reached approximately $181 million, with long positions comprising $101 million. Base chain saw net inflows of $1.2 billion, surpassing Solana, driven by AI agents facilitating capital movement in the crypto market. The Ethereum Layer 2 ecosystem has seen a strong rebound, with TVL surpassing $50 billion. 21Shares has launched PYTH, ONDO, RNDR, and NEAR ETPs in Europe.

After experiencing rapid growth and a bubble burst, GameFi began recovering toward the end of 2023. In 2024, the success of projects like Pixels, Hamster Kombat, and Catizen, along with promotional strategies such as token airdrops, brought GameFi back into the spotlight. This report delves into the 2024 GameFi market, analyzing funding data, token performance, and the development of different public chains to uncover the trajectory of GameFi and its future prospects.

Gate Research Daily Report(November 27): Over the past 24 hours, BTC has fallen by 2.62%, reaching a low of $90,800 and testing the $90,000 mark. Recently listed on major exchanges, MEMEFI has performed exceptionally well, achieving a single-day increase of 85.22% and leading the altcoin sector. The total amount of staked ETH has surpassed 34 million, with Lido maintaining market leadership. According to Arkham data, Donald Trump holds over $5.4 million in crypto assets, with Ethereum accounting for the largest share. The integrated public blockchain Supra has announced that its mainnet and TGE will go live on November 27. Meanwhile, Uniswap v4 has launched the largest bug bounty program in blockchain history, offering a maximum reward of $15.5 million.

Gate Research Weekly Review & Outlook reports, this week, BTC price fluctuated widely, ranging mainly between $90,500 and $99,500. ETH surged 18.14%, currently trading at $3,603.7, strongly breaking through the $3,500 resistance level. XLM led the altcoin sector with a seven-day gain of 102.7%. Pump.fun suspended its live streaming feature on November 26 pending improvements to its review mechanism. The platform captured over 62% of Solana ecosystem DEX trading volume in November. Partior secured $20 million in Series B1 funding on November 27, with several traditional financial institutions participating. Next week, SUI tokens worth $221 million are scheduled to be unlocked.

In this article, we will go through the three key types of nodes that will shape the future of the Ethereum network: stateless nodes, stateful nodes, and full/archive nodes. We will examine how stateless nodes can enable trustless verification of new blocks using zero-knowledge proofs, how stateful nodes can provide quick and trustless access to the current state of Ethereum, and how full/archive nodes can store the entire chain history back to genesis.

We previously discussed how AI and Web3 can complement each other across vertical industries like computational networks, intermediary platforms, and consumer applications. When focusing on data resources as a vertical field, emerging Web projects offer new possibilities for the acquisition, sharing, and utilization of data.

Gate Research Daily Report(November 26): On November 26, BTC experienced a noticeable pullback from its recent highs, briefly falling below $92,000 and recording a 24-hour decline of 4.98%. ETH demonstrated strong performance, repeatedly testing the upper resistance level of $3,500, with a 24-hour gain of 1.60%. PUFFER surged with a single-day increase of over 37%. The supply of USDT on the Ethereum network surpassed that of the Tron network, marking the first time since June 2022. The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) plans to implement a cryptocurrency regulatory framework by 2026. MicroStrategy invested $5.4 billion to acquire an additional 55,500 BTC, bringing its total holdings to over 380,000 BTC. Meanwhile, the Avalanche 9000 testnet launched, offering developers a $40 million incentive program.

On-chain AI entities will drive a massive influx of new "population," creating a trillion-dollar economy. These AI beings will embrace BTC as their ultimate store of value. Crypto is the native currency of AI, and Bitcoin is the "gold" of digital lifeforms, pushing BTC past its current limits.

Dive deep into the regulatory attitudes and legal frameworks for Bitcoin across various regions worldwide. This article provides a comprehensive overview of cryptocurrency regulations in the United States, United Kingdom, European Union, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa. It explores key issues such as financial stability, consumer protection, illicit activities, and taxation.

The U.S. presidential election is set for November 5, 2024. Representing the Republican Party is former President Donald Trump, who is facing multiple legal challenges due to alleged misconduct. On the Democratic side, Kamala Harris has stepped in as the party's candidate, replacing the aging Joe Biden. Regardless of who ultimately wins, the election will have both short-term and long-term impacts on the cryptocurrency market.

This article discusses the changes brought to the cryptocurrency market by the Trump trade from the perspectives of regulation, culture, macro policy, and demand.

Gate Research Daily Report (November 25 ): BTC and ETH prices continue to fluctuate at high levels, trading at $97,900 and $3,361, respectively. Altcoins, particularly in the metaverse and gaming sectors, performed strongly over the weekend. The Fear & Greed Index remains in the "Extreme Greed" zone. Solana's DEX daily trading volume surpassed $6 billion, capturing a 45% market share. CBOE is set to launch the first spot Bitcoin ETF index options on December 2. Additionally, last Friday saw significant institutional inflows, with Bitcoin spot ETFs recording $490 million in net inflows and Ethereum spot ETFs attracting $91.21 million. This highlights robust institutional interest. Investors are advised to remain cautious of market volatility and changes in regulatory policies.